Good resource for birding spots in the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill).  It is being updated at this time.  http://tbg.carolinanature.com  ... View more

Happy New Years!  First Bird of the Year was the Yellow-rumped Warbler!   https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-rumped_Warbler/id ... View more

I attended the virtual REI-Oboz: Lace Up and Explore event today!  It was GREAT and very informative. Thanks to REI and Oboz - two of my favorite companies.  I had a late question that was not answered due to the time limitations - How do you manage or deal with a callus (on the bottom of your foot) while hiking?       ... View more

Some good info about North Carolina and the biodiversity in the state, also includes NC checklists.   https://nc-biodiversity.com  ... View more

Nice website for NC  dragonflies and damselflies identification help.  http://dpr.ncparks.gov/odes/a/accounts.php  ... View more

The Carolina Bird Club website ( https://www.carolinabirdclub.org/sightings/ )  provides the following info about current sightings:  "The most timely sources of information about current sightings of birds both rare and common in the Carolinas are the carolinabirds mailing list and eBird . The most recent carolinabirds messages can be found at American Birding Association Birding News ."   ... View more

Some birding notes.  Bald Eagles are nesting for the third year at Shelley Lake Park.   Barred Owls with an owlet have been seen along the Ironwood Trial south of Shelley Lake.  Please remember social distancing and be aware that the parks / greenways are very busy on weekends.   Personally I have been avoiding Shelley Lake on weekends due to the traffic levels.     ... View more

Wondering if anyone has a bicycle maintenance checklist to use at home for getting bicycles ready for riding?   I have two Townie 21Ds.   I appreciate any advice.    😀 ... View more